Farewell Spit Eco Tours began in 1946 as the mail delivery to the lighthouse keepers on Farewell spit. Farewell Spit is a nature reserve and bird …
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Oct 30, 2024
The only way for the public to reach this remote corner of the South Island, Farewell Spit Tours offer a friendly, capable and enjoyable service. I’d recommend it to anyone with a strong interest in … Full review by Toheroa
Sep 19, 2024
Paddy made a barren beach come alive with his narrative. The spit is a place we had never been and we would have never experienced its wonders without this tour. Full review by Tourist41233849274
Jul 8, 2024
Allan (our driver) was interesting, witty, knowledgeable, and navigated the bus around the soft sandy areas so professionally. The wildlife and history of the area was breathtaking. Weatherwise - abs… Full review by Robyn C
The standard price at Jan 2018 is 155 of our New Zealand dollars. Quite pricey but it’s a 6.5 hour trip to a place no one goes, so a must-do if you’ve come thus far.